Deal of the Day: Bokeelia Pool Home $135,200

 We're in the midst of a cool front that is going to last two days.  High only in the low 60's today.  Although this is rare, these kind of days do blow in a few times a year.  A fireplace then does have a practical use now and again in paradise.

 

Great House in Bokeelia. Bokeelia is located on Pine Island, just to the north of Cape Coral.  This property is situated on a small lake.  Open floor plan.  There are two bedrooms upstairs with one bathroom. The Master bedroom and bath is downstairs including a half bath. Gather around the fireplace or stroll outside to enjoy your pool and high screened in enclosure lake side.  Over 2000 square Feet.  Foreclosure listed at $135,200.

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Cape Coral Vacation Homes: November 14, 2014

In addition to selling tropical properties, I also manage vacation rental homes.  I spent a good part of  today inspecting those properties, which I do every seven days or so.   Cape Coral was my destination, where I checked the plumbing, ac, lawns, pools . . . .Below are photos of one of my favorite vacation rental properties.  It is a pool home located in Southwest Florida, below Cape Coral Parkway, not far from Pelican Boulevard.  3 bedrooms and 2 baths, approximately 2000 square feet.  A nice kitchen with all of the fixings:  Granite counters, high end wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances.  The rest of the home is just as compelling, elegant, but comfortable.  This home will have happy vacationers arriving soon and the property is completely booked through April.
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Beach Houses and other Dreams: Sanibel/November 6, 2014

I have a client in Minnesotta who's been dreaming of beach houses.  I know it's a tad cold in that area of the country.  She owns a farm that is on the market.  Her children are grown.  Time to make her dreams come true.  She also desire a peaceful, intimate community with lots of nature.  I'm thinking Sanibel.
Sanibel Island is popular for its shell beaches and wildlife refuges. More than half of the island is made up of wildlife refuges, the largest being the J.N. "Ding" Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge.  Sanibel is also know for a peaceful environment.
I've found a home a home that may be of interest, just within her price range, the lowest priced beach house on Sanibel.  Built in 1997, there are 3 bedrooms, a den and 4 baths.  A 2 car garage.  And, breathtaking views.

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Valencia County Club: Saturday, November 2, 2014

On Saturday afternoon, on a warm and breezy day, I drove down to North Naples to meet a client.  He was transferred to a new job a couple of months ago and is searching for a home for when his wife and children join him.  Three  adorable energetic boys and a great wife.  I met he family the last time we out shopping for homes.  They had to return up north to return to school(even the wife, as she is a teacher) and my client will take a video of any possible future homes.
We arranged to meet at 2:30 at the gated entrance to Valencia County Club.  There is a guard stationed there 24 hours a day.  Valencia is one of the communities off of Immokalee Road in North Naples.  Most of these communities are family oriented with community pools, tennis courts, basketball and a clubhouse.  Valencia has all of these amenities and is an attractive place with nice landscaping, peaceful roads and an 18 hole golf course.  The Association are $282.00 Monthly and include Cable, Irrigation Water, Lawn/Land Maintenance, Recreational Facilities, Security and Trash Removal
My client had wished to see two homes, one with a private pool and one with a lake view.  They were both spacious, one with 2600 square feet and other nearly 3000 square.  Both were two story houses.  Both had modern features, being building 2004 and 2005, respectively, with granite countertops and nice wood cabinets.  Although the lake view was extremely peaceful, my client thought that his kids would enjoy the pool more, and my client and his wife are all about the kids.

 

After my client and I parted ways, I decided to give in to my hunger pains and drive down 41 to Mama Mia's.  The food at this unassuming, strip mall restaurant is unbelievable.  I ordered a meatball parm sandwich and there are not words to describe it . . . heavenly comes  close.

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For the Investor: November 2, 2014

I'm at home this Monday following a fun and festive Halloween weekend.  I met some friends  at Nervous Nellies, located downtown Fort Myers Beach on the Marina, and the place was packed, upstairs and down, the majority of folks opted to show up in costume.  My friend, Alex, short for Alexandria, actually won first price for her "zombie" type outfit.

 A "cool" front blew in this morning and there was a chill in the air when Mimi woke me up with her cold nose, but the sun won out and by noon, the temperature was a nice 78 degrees with blue blue skies.  I'm working on the computer researching properties for an Investor.  He's interested in a Gulf Access home in Cape Coral or a home in South Fort Myers near the beaches of Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel. 

This 3 bedroom pool home is located on a sailboat access canal with views of the intersecting canal. It has a large screened in pool enclosure with plenty of space for entertaining, an attached 2 car garage and City utilities.  3 beds/3 baths/1604 sq. feet, $249,500.

Sailboat access canal right in your back yard! Located in the popular Yacht Club area, this home features a screened in pool, a large lanai, an attached 2 car garage and a fantastic location. 3 beds/3 baths, 1647 sq. feet.  $289,900.

This distinctive ranch is located on a picturesque lot in a great location between Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach. There's a beautiful swimming pool and an open floor plan.  3 beds/2  baths.  1858 sq. feet.  $115,000.

 

Karen "Kate" Nichols

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